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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 830.17 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 830.17 and 336.02 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 830.17 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/830.17 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 830.17 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 278,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,957.85/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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